Community Preservation Fund

The Community Preservation Department is responsible for the administration of the Town's land acquisition program. Though properties are often donated to the Town, they are most often purchased through the Community Preservation Fund (CPF), which is financed through property transfer tax revenues.

As part of its multiple responsibilities, the department also seeks to:

Provide oversight and management of the Community Preservation Project Plan and Management and Stewardship Plan

Identify key holdings and other areas that are the highest priorities for public land acquisition, consolidation, and Purchases of Development Rights (PDR)

Work with interested landowners to determine availability of alternatives other than acquisition, which will provide adequate protection or meet community preservation objectives

To be considered for membership of the Water Quality Advisory Committee of the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Program, please send a letter of introduction with your resume to:Janice Scherer, Program ManagerEmail Janice Scherer with “WQIPP Application for Water Quality Advisory Committee Member” in subject line.